Description
Looking for a delightful dessert that’s perfect for spring gatherings or just as a treat for your family? This Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing is the ideal choice. A moist, cinnamon-layered vanilla cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a vibrant strawberry cream icing – this cake adds a fruity twist to the classic honeybun cake everyone loves!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed, and drained)
For the Red Strawberry Cream Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries until smooth)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare Cinnamon Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the diced strawberries on top, then pour the rest of the batter over them. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Icing: While the cake bakes, combine the powdered sugar, milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Ice the Cake: Once the cake has cooled for 10-15 minutes, drizzle the icing over the top. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
Notes
You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt or buttermilk for a lighter version.
Frozen strawberries work well; just make sure to thaw and drain them before use.
If you prefer a thicker icing, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner consistency, add a bit more milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal